Book & Film Reviews

Reviews of books and films about the underwater world
Review: The Bathysphere Book by Brad Fox

Review: The Bathysphere Book by Brad Fox

ByGraeme GourlaySep 20, 2023
A review of The Bathysphere Book, Effects of Luminous Ocean Depths by Brad Fox - an extraordinary book about an extraordinary man
Movie review – The Dive

Movie review – The Dive

The relationship between two sisters is tested in indie thriller, The Dive, although divers will need to suspend some disbelief to enjoy it
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‘The Deepest Breath’ freediving documentary on Netflix now

ByVictoria HeathJul 28, 2023
The tragic consequences of freediving to world-record depths are explored in 'The Deepest Breath' documentary released on Netflix this week
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Ocean Film Festival’s tenth anniversary edition

ByDIVE StaffJul 16, 2023
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new collection of ocean-themed films in venues around the UK this autumn.
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The real life marine creatures behind 2003 ‘Finding Nemo’ cast

ByVictoria HeathJun 27, 2023
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Finding Nemo, here's the real-life creatures that inspired Pixar's animated blockbuster
Our Planet II coming to Netflix in June – trailer

Our Planet II coming to Netflix in June – trailer

ByDIVE StaffMay 22, 2023
Check out the teaser trailer for Our Planet II, a four-part series narrated by David Attenborough coming to Netflix on 14 June
Healthy Seas’ Journey to Ithaca wins at Cannes World Film Festival

Healthy Seas’ Journey to Ithaca wins at Cannes World Film Festival

ByDIVE StaffMay 19, 2023
Healthy Seas' documentary short, 'Journey to Ithaca', wins Best Environmental Film at the Cannes World Film Festival - Remember the Future.
Planktonia, the nightly migration of the Ocean’s smallest creatures

Planktonia, the nightly migration of the Ocean’s smallest creatures

ByDIVE ContributorsMar 30, 2023
In this extract from his book Planktonia, Erich Hoyt introduces some of the ocean’s most extraordinary creatures
Review: Britain’s Living Seas, by Hannah Rudd

Review: Britain’s Living Seas, by Hannah Rudd

ByGraeme GourlayMar 30, 2023
A review of Britain's Living Seas, Our Coastal Wildlife and How We Can Save It, by Hannah Rudd, Bloomsbury Wildlife
Review: A Diver’s Guide to the World

Review: A Diver’s Guide to the World

A Diver's Guide to the World, in which Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor explore 50 of the world's top dive spots focused on sustainability.
Review: The Mountain in the Sea, by Ray Nayler

Review: The Mountain in the Sea, by Ray Nayler

ByGraeme GourlayMar 1, 2023
Ray Nayler's The Mountain in the Sea is a stunning work of science fiction, which pays proper attention to the details of scuba diving
Seahorse Man comes to Netflix

Seahorse Man comes to Netflix

The award-nominated documentary, Seahorse Man, with Kealan Doyle, is now available to view on Netflix in the UK and Europe.
Ocean Film Festival 2022 virtual theatre

Ocean Film Festival 2022 virtual theatre

Ocean adventure from the comfort of your sofa! The 2022 Ocean Film Festival will be available as a virtual show, plus gift passes for Xmas
Spring Tides, by Fiona Gell: a dive to remember

Spring Tides, by Fiona Gell: a dive to remember

ByDIVE ContributorsOct 7, 2022
Win a signed copy of marine biologist Fiona Gell's book, Spring Tides, as she recalls a dive encounter with Isle of Man quahog in this extract
Review: Spring Tides, Exploring Marine Life on the Isle of Man, by Fiona Gell

Review: Spring Tides, Exploring Marine Life on the Isle of Man, by Fiona Gell

ByGraeme GourlaySep 6, 2022
Fiona Gell's beautifully written book is her story of returning to the Isle Man to work as a marine conservationist
Win Ocean Film Festival 2022 tickets

Win Ocean Film Festival 2022 tickets

Win a pair of tickets to the showing of your choice for the UK leg of this year's Ocean Film Festival World Tour this autumn
Ocean Film Festival returns for 2022

Ocean Film Festival returns for 2022

ByDIVE StaffJul 20, 2022
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of the world’s best ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn
The Brilliant Abyss comes to paperback

The Brilliant Abyss comes to paperback

ByDIVE StaffJul 15, 2022
Helen Scales' The Brilliant Abyss: True Tales of Exploring the Deep Sea will be published in paperback on 4 August
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